Odisha Govt Mandates EVs for Official Use from June 2026 | OM No. 14068
Procurement of EVs for Official Use
EV Effective Date
(Mandatory)
Petrol/Diesel Vehicle purchase allowed
(Exceptions Only)
Allowed Brands
Maximum Price Limits (Exclusive of Taxes)
New EVs shall be purchased strictly within the following price limits based on the rank of the officer:
Chief Justice / Ministers
Secy to Govt (ACS/PS)
Collector / SP
Mandatory Conditions
- Finance Concurrence: Procurement of EVs shall be made only after prior concurrence of the Finance Department.
- Scrapping First: New EVs shall be procured only after completion of the prescribed lifespan and condemnation/scrapping of the existing vehicle.
- One Officer One Vehicle: This principle shall be strictly adhered to while procuring EVs.
- Petrol Vehicles Ban: Procurement of petrol/diesel vehicles shall be allowed only under exceptional circumstances w.e.f 1st June 2026.
- Scope: These instructions apply to all Government, Government-supported Undertakings, Institutions, Universities, and Societies under the State Government.
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